Age Verification

Age gate on site entry

Visitors must confirm they are 21+ (or 18+ depending on your products) before accessing the site.

Age verification at checkout

Actual age verification during purchase (not just a checkbox). Services like Veratad or AgeChecker.net.

Ammo age verification where required

States like CA, IL, MA, NJ, NY, and CT have specific ammo purchase age requirements.

State Restrictions

Blocked shipping to restricted states

Products unavailable for purchase/shipping to states where they're prohibited (varies by product type).

Magazine capacity restrictions enforced

High-capacity magazines blocked in CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VT, and WA.

Ammo shipping restrictions by state

Some states require ammo shipped to FFL or have outright bans. CA, DC, IL, MA require special handling.

Clear restriction messaging

"Cannot ship to your state" messages displayed clearly (not silent cart failures or checkout errors).

FFL & Transfer Compliance

FFL lookup/selection at checkout

Customers can search and select an FFL dealer to receive their firearm transfer.

Clear FFL transfer process explained

Documentation explaining the transfer process, timelines, and what customers should expect.

No direct-to-consumer shipping claims

No language suggesting firearms ship directly to buyers. All messaging references FFL transfers.

Payment & Policies

Firearms-friendly payment processor

Using a processor that explicitly allows firearms (not Stripe, PayPal, or Square for regulated items).

Clear return policy for firearms

Explicit disclosure that firearms are non-returnable (or your specific return terms for unfired items).